Easy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm for Healthy Dinners
A high-protein, modern take on chicken parmesan, this Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl features tender chicken, rich marinara, melty cheese, and a creamy cottage cheese base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional base: 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and let rest. In the same pan, warm marinara sauce over medium heat.
- In a bowl, spread 1/2 cup cottage cheese as a base. Slice the chicken and layer on top.
- Spoon marinara over the chicken. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Broil or cover and melt cheese until gooey.
- Add optional base (rice, pasta, or veggies). Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Use small curd, full-fat cottage cheese for best texture. Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.